BanburyRed Posted May 17, 2021 Report Share Posted May 17, 2021 45 mins of my life I won't get back. Barnsley due a rocket at HT methinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted May 17, 2021 Report Share Posted May 17, 2021 1 minute ago, BanburyRed said: 45 mins of my life I won't get back. Barnsley due a rocket at HT methinks. It's like playing against a big battering ram. More effective than us (obs) but about as pleasant a watch. The Swans look like they're just trying to get through unscaved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrick's Marvels Posted May 17, 2021 Report Share Posted May 17, 2021 41 minutes ago, Lew-T said: The ball has been in the air for most of this game so far. Shite. Was reading today that Barnsley average more long balls per game than any other team in the division. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted May 17, 2021 Report Share Posted May 17, 2021 If, by some miracle, Barnsley get promoted, they'll get smashed every week. They are sooo one dimensional. Hoof ball shite. I hope they get put on their arse by Swansea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted May 17, 2021 Report Share Posted May 17, 2021 1 minute ago, bcfc01 said: If, by some miracle, Barnsley get promoted, they'll get smashed every week. They are sooo one dimensional. Hoof ball shite. I hope they get put on their arse by Swansea. They look like the type of side that could go straight into a relegation battle next season, and that's if they don't get promoted.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodjias Wrist Posted May 17, 2021 Report Share Posted May 17, 2021 Think they have struggled to play well against Swansea this season. Lost 2-0 both games and losing here. Have come out better this half though as would be expected in a big match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanburyRed Posted May 17, 2021 Report Share Posted May 17, 2021 This is dire..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted May 17, 2021 Report Share Posted May 17, 2021 I’ve gone for the Rugby instead... Gotta say it’s much more entertaining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xspence Posted May 17, 2021 Report Share Posted May 17, 2021 I was watching thinking how entertaining a game it was..... then realised actually hardly anything has happened and neither team have put 5 passes together. It’s completely the fans... football is just so sterile without them and hated watching most of the season... but give me a crap play off semi final with some fans there and I’m glued to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ostrich Posted May 17, 2021 Report Share Posted May 17, 2021 1 hour ago, bcfc01 said: If, by some miracle, Barnsley get promoted, they'll get smashed every week. They are sooo one dimensional. Hoof ball shite. I hope they get put on their arse by Swansea. I've only seen them against Chelsea before tonight and when I saw them go on the run that they did to get in the play offs, I was willing them to go up. But if tonight is indicative of the way they play then maybe not, it was frantic but completely bereft of quality. I don't mind teams that mix it up, I actually quite like Burnley, but that was % stuff without even maximising the %s. As an aside, I have been a bit dismayed by the quality of the Championship from the bits I've seen this year. Idk why it is but it seems much worse than recent years, possibly backed up by the fact the top 6 wasn't close in the end and the 3 relegated teams could end up all going back up fairly easily. Really would feel like an opportunity missed if I was any of the rest of the league Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted May 17, 2021 Report Share Posted May 17, 2021 5 minutes ago, Ostrich said: I've only seen them against Chelsea before tonight and when I saw them go on the run that they did to get in the play offs, I was willing them to go up. But if tonight is indicative of the way they play then maybe not, it was frantic but completely bereft of quality. I don't mind teams that mix it up, I actually quite like Burnley, but that was % stuff without even maximising the %s. As an aside, I have been a bit dismayed by the quality of the Championship from the bits I've seen this year. Idk why it is but it seems much worse than recent years, possibly backed up by the fact the top 6 wasn't close in the end and the 3 relegated teams could end up all going back up fairly easily. Really would feel like an opportunity missed if I was any of the rest of the league God knows how Barnsley got into the top 6. Your last paragraph is spot on, the Championship this season wasn't good and I think its the first time that two demoted sides went straight back up with the third in the playoffs. Swansea are a better team than tonight and it was like an enthusiastic lower league team at home against a big team in the cup. I hope Swansea hammer them in the second leg, I'd hate to see Barnsley be rewarded for the sort of shite they play. They should drop like a stone next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusX Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 18 hours ago, Kodjias Wrist said: Probably due to the fact that many city supporters now have never seen watched us in the top flight. Does it also have ab impact on how players perceive us too? Bradford have been there since it was re-named, does that make them a more attractive prospect than us? No. It has no bearing at all, only future potential does I speak as someone who has never watched us in the top flight, but I don't re-write history by suggesting we never have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodjias Wrist Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 29 minutes ago, MarcusX said: Bradford have been there since it was re-named, does that make them a more attractive prospect than us? No. It has no bearing at all, only future potential does I speak as someone who has never watched us in the top flight, but I don't re-write history by suggesting we never have Bradford are in the fourth tier we are in the second and my original post was regarding the second tier so you are missing my point. Future potential is all well and good when you dont reach it. what is our potential if you don't mind me asking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 Blackpool 2 up away at Oxford.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 16 minutes ago, Lew-T said: Blackpool 2 up away at Oxford.... Thanks for the reminder, just puut it on - should be an interesting second half at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 Game over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 Not surprising Snakey got subbed, he hadn`t had a kick. The Blackpool defence did a real job on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodjias Wrist Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 Very hard to overcome that deficit. Thought it would be a closer tie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 Waggy starting for FGR. Gwan my son! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 Only caught the first 15 mins but Blackpool looked very well set up and tidy on the ball. Their manager Critchley is going to go far I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elhombrecito Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 Loving the social distancing at Newport. Everyone on the terrace standing all on their own Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 I was just going to say what a poor game then BOOM, an absolute screamer for Newport! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 20 minutes ago, elhombrecito said: Loving the social distancing at Newport. Everyone on the terrace standing all on their own I bet they`ve painted Xs on the floor telling folk where to stand - there`s no way that`s natural. I was trying to think what it reminded me of and then it came to me - a crowd at the mem pre-covid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanburyRed Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 Some strike that, Newport 1-0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Sinclair Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 Pick 'ee out 1-0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 Is there nobody in the seats opposite the camera? seems odd with just 900 allowed in. COME ON WAGGY!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobintheRed Red Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 On 17/05/2021 at 12:26, BigTone said: I would like to see the following get promoted via the playoffs: Brentford Lincoln City Forest Green Rovers Who's yours ? Brentford Blackpool forest green but not looking good . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baba Yaga Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 Just watched highlights from the past 2 days of games. From what I saw Bournemouth looked really sharp which doesn't entirely match the comments here but still their players appeared to have great movement and I enjoyed the quick break for their goal, on that showing they could be hard to contain in the 2nd leg in order to overturn the tie. Fantastic goal by the Newport man tonight and not impressed with the Oxford defending on any of the goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusX Posted May 19, 2021 Report Share Posted May 19, 2021 17 hours ago, Kodjias Wrist said: Bradford are in the fourth tier we are in the second and my original post was regarding the second tier so you are missing my point. Future potential is all well and good when you dont reach it. what is our potential if you don't mind me asking? You said does not having been in the Premier League before as opposed to just "the first division" before it was formed have more appeal to a player? Unless I misunderstood. Obviously if you meant getting back to the Prem is an attraction then of course, that's what I want us to achieve. Maybe it's just being pedantic but I dont see the Premier League as a different league to the old First Division so I dont understand when fans say we havent been there. Hard to say our potential. We're a huge City with a great appeal to many. We have a wealthy owner with a passion for the club and the City to do well. We have fantastic facilities off the pitch and now we have a manager with pedigree who has "been there and done it" by winning this league. I agree potential means nothing if you don't reach it As a player, you'd be looking for a club that has all the right things in place and the determination to win promotion. If we're talking about our league, we should be a bigger appeal based on our setup than say Birmingham or Huddersfield at the moment. Of course recent history and performances will affect appeal. If we can put together a squad of players who want to work hard and buy in to Pearson's strategy, and assuming Pearson knows the "winning formula" to get out of this league, then we have a good chance of making the playoffs and pushing for promotion under him. That might not be next season but within 3 years I'd expect to have appeared in the playoffs. All going well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted May 20, 2021 Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 Tranmere 1 Morecombe 1 . 25 minutes gone . Cracking game with some really good football being played. Proper game and with a crowd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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